My Book of Rocks and Minerals: Things to Find, Collect, and Treasure - Hardcover

Dennie, Dr Devin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 024128306X ISBN 13: 9780241283066

Verlag: DK Children, 2017

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A stunning visual reference book for little geologists who love to find fascinating stones around them.

Identify colourful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us.

Interactive learning that engages young scholar minds. Learn about 64 different types of rocks and minerals, how to tell the difference between them, and where to find them. Have a dig into all the interesting geological materials from deep space to the deepest caves. You'll even discover glow in the dark minerals and living gems!

Find out about the stuff our world is made of, and how rocks and minerals form over time. This captivating book introduces children to hands-on science with fun activities such as starting your own impressive rock collection and how to stay safe on your rock finding missions.

Written for kids aged 6 to 9 with bite-sized information and explanations. The easy to understand language gives them a rock-solid foundation for science subjects. The geology book includes the phonetic pronunciation of the rock and mineral names so your little one will sound like a rock expert in no time.

Rockin' It With Stones And Minerals
- Stunning high-quality photographs.
- Inspiring activities for little earth scientists.
- Over 64 types of rocks, their properties, and how they are formed.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Dr. Devine Dennie is a geologist and science communicator based in the USA. He has shared his expert knowledge about rocks and minerals both on screen, through various television and film appearances, and off. His books include Did you know? Earth, My Book of Rocks and Minerals, and Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook. He received his PhD from the University of Oklahoma in Geology & Geophysics.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: DK Children
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 024128306X
• ISBN 13: 9780241283066
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 96
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Dorling Kindersley Verlag GmbH; productsafety@dk.com; ; Arnulfstr. 124; München; 80636; Deutschland